Introduction to homeland security / Jane A. Bullock ... [et al.].- - 2nd ed.- - Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2006. - xvi, 654 p. : col. ill.,col.photos,charts. 25 cm. - (Butterworth - Heinemann homeland security series). .

Includes bibliographical references.

Historic overview of the terrorist threat -- Statutory authority -- Organizational actions -- Terrorist-related hazards -- Safety and security -- Mitigation, prevention, and preparedness -- Response and recovery -- Communications -- Technology -- The future of homeland security.

0750679921 (hardcover : alk. paper)


Terrorism--Prevention--Government policy--United States.
National security--United States.
Civil defense--United States.
Emergency management--United States.

HV6432 / I58 2006